Centaurea cyanus |
Native Region: Native to Europe; now naturalized in many other parts of the world, including North America and part
Zone Range: 3a-9b
Description:
The Cornflower plant has grey-green branched stems and the leaves are lanceolate. The flowers are most commonly an intense blue colour, produced in flowerheads with a ring of a few large, spreading ray florets surrounding a central cluster of disc florets.
Bloom Time: Summer
Height: 24” to 36”
Duration: Annual
Notes:
The famous cornflower blue is the most popular of this beautiful annual wildflower, but it also blooms white, and in shades of pinks and wines. Expect birds and butterflies to be attracted to their showy blooms! Cornflowers have long been used and prized historically for it's blue pigment. These wildflowers are also used as an ingredient in tea, and is famous in the Lady Grey blend of 'Twinings.'
Cultivation:
Spacing: 15” to 18”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below soil surface at 70F and water.
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